About Us

As the Department of Defense's (DoD) premier deployment health research center, NHRC's innovative research and development optimizes the operational health and readiness of the U.S. service member. Located in San Diego, we are in proximity to more than 95,000 military members, world-class universities, and industry leaders. Our expert team sets the standards in collaboration, innovation, and research excellence to take our science from the bench to the battlefield.

Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) was initially established in June 1959 as the U.S. Navy Medical Neuropsychiatric Research Unit (NMPRU). Designated as the Navy's primary research capability in the areas of psychiatry and neurology, NMPRU’s mission, defined by the Secretary of the Navy, was to conduct research in the area of neuropsychiatry as it applies to the naval service. Learn more about our history of innovation and research.

Core Research

NHRC’s core research areas include Operational Readiness and Health, Military Population Health, and Operational Infectious Diseases. Our science spans the spectrum from physical readiness to joint medical planning, to wounded warrior recovery and behavioral health interventions, all focusing warfighter readiness. All research is operationally relevant and driven by fleet requirements.

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Looking for something? These quick links will help you find information fast about some of our largest research projects that are actively recruiting participants. These studies help answer important questions about how military service and experiences impact the health and quality of life of our warfighters and their families.

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The Wounded Warrior Recovery Project (WWRP) is a long-term research study that is examining how injuries impact wounded U.S. service members’ quality of life. Participating service members and veterans receive confidential quality of life surveys twice a year and can respond online or by phone.

The Millennium Cohort Study is the largest longitudinal research study in military history and is examining the impact of military service on the long-term health and wellness of service members. Participating service members and veterans receive confidential surveys once every three years and can respond online or by mail.

News & Media

Looking for information about the Naval Health Research Center? If you’re interested in the latest news about our research, in-depth stories about current projects, or details about specific projects or products, you’ll find it on our News & Media page.

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Find information about how to get in touch with us. Whether you need directions, you just received orders to NHRC, or you’re interested in learning more about your research, we’ve got the information you need to connect with us.

Find information about how to get in touch with us. Whether you need directions, you just received orders to NHRC, or you’re interested in learning more about your research, we’ve got the information you need to connect with us.

NHRC has developed a new one-page weekly report that will provide a snapshot of current febrile respiratory illnesses (FRI) and acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance at select Department of Defense (DOD) sites. This report will be replacing the multi-year Febrile Respiratory Illness Surveillance Report and is meant to provide actionable and recent data for quick consumption. The new report centralizes all NHRC surveillance work into one, user-friendly report.

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